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Would You Marry Someone Who Was Unemployed?by Barbara Safani - Jun, 2011According to a recent survey conducted by YourTango and ForbesWomen, 75 percent of women surveyed said they would not marry someone without a job and 65 percent said they wouldn’t get married if they were the one who was unemployed. But 91 percent of single women said they would marry for love over money. Huh? Some of the other survey stats intrigued me as well including:
• 55 percent of women would give up their careers t...

Managing your career in a bad economyby Hallie Crawford - Jun, 2011I was interviewed on the radio recently in Atlanta, on Q100, talking about whether the economy’s getting better and how people are feeling about it. The good news is that more of my clients are scoring job interviews. In fact, two of my clients recently have secured new jobs. I’ve also noticed that despite high unemployment rates, employee confidence is coming back. I’m hearing of clients getting called by recruiters again, in...

Why "Grunt Work" Mattersby Lindsey Pollak - Jun, 2011I’ve become increasingly distressed over the years by the number of students and recent grads who complain to me that their jobs or internships contain too much “grunt work.” (Interestingly, these complaints have not slowed at all in the bad economy, when one might think any job, including one that requires some “gruntage,” is better than none.)
First, let’s define this yucky phrase. According to a (possibly dubious?) entr...

Observe Those You Admire Mostby Andy Robinson - Jun, 2011Make it a point to observe the people you respect -- those who really seem to "walk" the leadership talk and inspire others.
• What EXACTLY do they do that draws their team members to them?
• What actions do they take that really seem to uplift others?
• What key behaviors stand out?
• What is distinctly different or unique about the way they interact with others?
Observing is a great way to learn. Look fo...

Important information about work-life fit/flexibilityby Miriam Salpeter - Jun, 2011One issue for many job seekers is landing an opportunity offering “flexibility,” “balance,” or, what consultant, Cali Williams Yost, CEO and Founder of Flex Strategy Group and author of Work+Life: Finding the Fit That’s Right for You, would call “work-life fit.”
Today, I’m happy to share research Cali sent me from from the 2011 Work+Life Fit™ Reality Check Survey. It illustrates that, “Work life flexibility is no longer a...

Positivity at Workby Dr. Maynard Brusman - Jun, 2011I was recently working with one of my San Francisco Bay Area executive coaching clients – the president of a mid-sized company. We discussed how to develop a positive mindset.
My executive coaching client and I further discussed creating a culture of positivity can help the company’s sales force seal more deals. I am coaching my client on how company leaders can change the way people think and act to create a more positive...

Prepare in advance for the job that may come knockingby Miriam Salpeter - Jun, 2011Last week, a prospective client contacted me. He was thinking about solidifying his “personal brand” and thought he could use some help firming up his job search plans. We spoke briefly, I explained how I could help him identify the stories that would relate and appeal to his target audience and how I could teach him to propagate those stories via social media. I agreed to outline a strategy/proposal while he interviewed other...

Helpful Tips to Keep Your Career In Shapeby Hallie Crawford - Jun, 2011With today’s economy there is no such thing as job security. We can no longer sit back and assume we are getting a paycheck. Here’s how to keep your career in tip top shape:
Manage your career. Realize it’s your best asset and be proactive.
Set goals for where you want to be in 6 months, 1 year, and 5 years. Create an image of where you want to be.
Communicate with peers and supervisor regularly so you know how you’re...

Key Resume Tips for the Health Professionalby Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Jun, 2011Working as a health professional is an amazingly rewarding career. Not only do you get to help individuals physically and emotionally, but you have a chance to work in a stimulating environment.
The great news is that health professionals are in high demand, which means there are a lot of jobs out there waiting for you. But this doesn’t mean you will automatically score any job you apply for. You still need to create a gr...

The Future of Recruiting 2015-2020: Six Key Major Trends to Considerby Lou Adler - Jun, 2011Technology, especially the use of advanced business networking tools, in combination with state-of-the-art Internet marketing techniques, are fundamentally changing the face of recruiting as we once knew it. Surprisingly, most major U.S. corporations are still moving too slowly to take full advantage of these important changes. Worse, many are actually fighting or are oblivious to these changes.
As you know, we’re now work...

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